Site Usage

The copyright for the contents of the OTSUKA CORPORATION web site (text, graphics, sound, and all other information) belongs to OTSUKA CORPORATION and its consolidated subsidiaries or to the content provider. Except for private usage or usage approved by the Copyright Law (regardless of whether for commercial or non-profit purposes, and regardless of the type of media) it is prohibited to copy, transfer, alter, publicly transmit or sell the contents without the prior permission of OTSUKA CORPORATION.

The trademark, logo and trade names listed and published in this web site are registered trademarks, trademarks of OTSUKA CORPORATION or of other companies. Except for usage approved by the Trademark Law and/or other relevant laws, it is prohibited to use these without the prior consent of OTSUKA CORPORATION or the relevant companies.

OTSUKA CORPORATION recognizes the importance of ensuring easy accessibility to company information via the Internet and will make every attempt to maintain this accessibility.

We will endeavor to provide new business opportunities and specific management improvement techniques to other companies through innovation in information and communications technologies. To achieve this we will encourage all our clients to use our services irrespective of their situation, physical condition or age.

We will also strive to improve web site accessibility in accordance with JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) X 8341-3:2004 (Guidelines for Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities — Information and Communications Equipment, Software and Services — Part 3: Web Content).

OTSUKA CORPORATION will draw up internal guidelines for maintaining this web site so that it is easy to use for all persons, including the physically disabled and elderly.

In order to authenticate OTSUKA CORPORATION (the operator of this web site) and to protect clients' personal information, this web site uses the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol to transmit encrypted information for any page that requires submission of personal information.

The SSL protocol is used to send and receive information over the Internet safely by encrypting it. It can only be used on browsers that support SSL, such as Internet Explorer and Safari. If you are using a web browser that does not support SSL, you may be unable to use some services on the site. Pages that that require an SSL connection start with https instead of http.

This web site uses JavaScript. If you have JavaScript disabled in your browser, some content may not function properly or may not appear on the page. To view all content in this web site it is recommended that JavaScript be enabled in your browser.

The following functions will not work properly with JavaScript disabled:

• "Print this page" button

• "Text Size" button

Depending on your browser, other functions may also not work.

All visitors accessing this web site will automatically be sent a cookie. A cookie is a small text file sent to a browser from a web site. The cookie is returned to the web site each time the browser accesses the site. The cookies for this web site identify information about a visitor's browser and do not include personal information (name, company, telephone number, address, e-mail address, etc.).

In order to maximize the usability of content and improve services for site visitors, the cookies save visitor's browser preferences. Additionally, in order for OTSUKA CORPORATION to better understand visitors' viewing habits, these same cookies record certain information about each visit (such as the order in which pages are accessed).

Most web browsers are configured to accept cookies by default. It is possible, however, to change your browser settings to disable cookies or to indicate when a cookie has been sent from a web site. Please note that if you disable cookies in your browser, the content and services provided by this web site may not function properly.

This web site uses web beacons. A web beacon is a technique that employs embedded images, JavaScript and cookies to analyze information about site visitors (such as the number of visits and in what order pages were accessed).

OTSUKA CORPORATION uses the information obtained by web beacons to improve the content of our web site. Additionally, in order to further analyze site usage, we employ internal statistics tools or request support from marketing agencies.

Style Sheets
This web site uses style sheets. A style sheet is a file that defines the visual layout of pages in a web site. If your browser does not support style sheets, the content of this site may not appear properly.

Adobe® Flash® Player
Some content on this web site requires the Adobe Flash Player plug-in. We recommend using Adobe® Flash® Player version 8.0 or later to view this content.

Adobe® Reader
This web site contains links to Adobe® PDF files. We recommend using the Adobe® Reader plug-in version 6.01 or later to view the PDF files.

Linking to this web site from external sites is permitted except in the case described below. It is not necessary to inform OTSUKA CORPORATION when creating a link to this site, but if you would like to tell us, please use the inquiry form located here.

Prohibited links

It is prohibited to create a link that would display content from this web site in conjunction with external content to confuse the viewer into believing that all the content is that of OTSUKA CORPORATION.

OTSUKA CORPORATION does not endorse any businesses or individuals mentioned in external web sites linked to from this site. We recommend that visitors confirm the content and terms and conditions of use when viewing or using these linked web sites.

Links to external sites
OTSUKA CORPORATION does not guarantee the security of external web sites linked to from this site, nor does such a link constitute a recommendation or endorsement of an external site or of the veracity of information found therein.

Important Notes

• Please note that the URL of this web site may change without prior notice.

• When using the OTSUKA CORPORATION logo, please use the original logo as shown in this web site. For more information on using the logo, please use the inquiry form locatedhere.

General

• OTSUKA CORPORATION does not guarantee, nor is responsible for, the veracity of content found within this web site.

• OTSUKA CORPORATION does not guarantee, nor is responsible for, the veracity of content found within this web site that is based on information provided by third parties (such as information received from manufacturers).

• Please note that the content and/or URL of this web site may change or be discontinued without prior notice.

• OTSUKA CORPORATION is not responsible for damage or loss caused by changes to this web site, interruption of services or discontinuation of the site for whatever reason.

• OTSUKA CORPORATION is not responsible for the veracity of content found within external web sites linked to from this site. We recommend that visitors confirm this information themselves.

• This web site is designed for residents of Japan. OTSUKA CORPORATION is not responsible for persons viewing the site outside of Japan.

Future Use of this Web Site

• The views of OTSUKA CORPORATION found in this web site that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. The views expressed herein do not necessarily guarantee the future performance of the company.
• The actual performance of OTSUKA CORPORATION may differ significantly from the performance forecasts found in this web site due to factors such as unpredictable economic fluctuations in the markets.
• Significant factors that may affect the actual performance of OTSUKA CORPORATION and its subsidiary firms include (but are not limited to): economic trends; social trends; and changes in relative competitiveness caused by demand for products and services provided by OTSUKA CORPORATION and its subsidiary firms.

Others

We disclaim any responsibility for site visitors outside of Japan who may be, by viewing this web site, in violation of laws, rules or other regulations governed by their respective country or region.

The Tokyo District Court will serves as the court of jurisdiction for all disputes arising in connection with this web site.